Shacklock Michael. Clinical Neurodynamics. A new system of musculoskeletal treatment

Adelaide, Australia: Elsevier Science, 2005. — 258 p.: 200 ill.This books unique approach applies and modifies Maitland techniques to neural mobilization, refining and improving practical skills for clinical physiotherapists and physically-based occupational therapists. The text outlines the concept of neurodynamics and the basic mechanisms in movement of the nervous system and describes what can go wrong. Causal mechanisms are linked to diagnosis and treatment of pain and musculoskeletal problems in a systematic way. Various treatment techniques for each diagnostic category are presented and applied to specific clinical problems such as neck pain, headache, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain to name a few. These are common problems in which therapists often miss a neural component.
Drawing on the Maitland movement diagram, this title presents a system for mobilization of the neural and musculoskeletal systems. It guides readers through the subject of neurodynamics and the basic mechanisms in movement of the nervous system, linking causal mechanisms to diagnosis and treatment of pain and common musculoskeletal problems.General neurodynamics.
Specific neurodynamics.
General neuropathodynamics.
Diagnosis of specific dysfunctions.
Diagnosis with neurodynamic tests.
Planning the physical examination.
Standard neurodynamic testing.
Method of treatment: systematic progression.
Cervical spine.
Upper limb.
Lumbal spine.
Lower limb.